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Virtual pipelines filling gaps for utilities, power plants during disruptions

by thigpenenergy | Aug 20, 2019 | Virtual Pipeline

Wednesday, 14 August 2019 10:03 AM ET By Gene Laverty Operators of virtual pipelines — trucked supplies of compressed natural gas and LNG — are solidifying their spot in the midstream marketplace as a go-to source of fuel during delivery disruptions. Once a...

The Importance of Oil & Gas Pipeline Inspections

by siteadmin | Apr 23, 2019 | Pipeline Integrity

Oil and gas pipelines have become the preferred method for transporting materials due to cost-effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Therefore, pipelines are expensive assets that require necessary maintenance to ensure proper function. To protect these assets,...

Temporary Assistance During Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

by siteadmin | Mar 11, 2019 | Temporary Pipeline Assistance

Hydrostatic pressure testing methods are used by pipeline operators as a means to determine the integrity of the pipeline after construction and before placing the pipeline in service, as well as during a pipeline’s operating life. In the natural gas pipeline...

Practicing Industry Safety with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)

by siteadmin | Mar 7, 2019 | LNG

To maintain liquified natural gas’ (LNG) impeccable, worldwide safety record, complying with the detailed industry standards and regulations is essential to achieve optimal safety. For all LNG facilities, multiple practices of protection are implemented to minimize...

LNG to Service Drilling Rigs

by siteadmin | Jan 31, 2019 | Drilling Rigs, LNG

Over the years, liquified natural gas (LNG) has been proven to be an economically and environmentally favorable alternative for various drilling applications, like drilling rigs. LNG provides drilling rigs the same mobility as alternate fuel sources, however offers...